Alabama § 26-24-63
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 26-24-63, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26-24-63.
The department, in collaboration with the State Department of Human Resources and the State Department of Education, shall develop screen time standards for early childhood education programs which are based on current evidence-based research and practices. The standards shall include the following:
(1) Age-appropriate screen time limits, provided that no screen time may be allowed for students under two years of age.
(2) Guidelines for determining what constitutes high-quality programming. In establishing the guidelines, all of the following factors must be considered:
a. The target audience of the program and whether the program is age-appropriate in an early childhood education setting.
b. The pacing of the program, with a preference toward slow-paced programming.
c. Whether the programming is free of violence.
d. Whether the programming is free of advertisement that the department determines is harmful to children.
(3) Best practices for screen time in early childhood education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 26-24-63
What does Code of Alabama § 26-24-63 cover?
Section 26-24-63 is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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